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Q: How to sell a snake and cage
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T.Olson

In Relation To:

Anubis [On-061310-01-m]

Due to events that have caused my life to become rather complicated, I am forced to offer Anubis up for sale.

 

My husband and I have been trying to get him into the states, however it now seems that it would be much easier for me to go down to Australia, which means that I cannot keep Anubis. I will be able to take my cat with me, but Australia does not allow for the importation of snakes.

 

This not only means that he will be for sale, but so will his cage and thermometer. I'm trying to decide what is the best way to offer these up as the cage is in excellent shape. What a good price would be for both, and how much seperately.

 

I could use any advice you're all willing to give me. I have until May, if I need to rehome him without selling then that's what's needed, but I would prefer to sell him to a responsible snake owner rather then giving him away to someone I may/may not be able to trust.

 

Thanks everyone,

Trish~


Points: 150
Topics: General Health , Caging
Tags: Bci, Boa, Constrictor, Rehoming, Selling
Species: Boas > Large Boas > Boa constrictor imperator
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Member Comment 11/28/2012 5:39:37 PM

Dragoon

Well the lower the price the faster and easier it is to find a home, if money isn't an issue.  Finding a good keeper comes down to simply talking to the interested person.  Ask questions, have them tell you the husbandry practices, and you can always fill in the information they don't have.  Being sure that the new keeper will be taking proper care of Anubis 3 years+ down the road is the tricky part.

 
Member Comment 11/28/2012 6:31:27 PM

Cenobite

Where do you live now?

 
Author Comment 11/29/2012 8:48:52 PM

T.Olson

Minnesota

 
Member Comment 11/29/2012 10:15:04 PM

Cenobite

Have you tried contacting anyone from iHerp that lives in MN?

 
Author Comment 12/2/2012 12:47:48 AM

T.Olson

Hmm, wouldn't it be rather odd to message them and say: Hey want to buy a snake? :/

 
Member Comment 12/2/2012 9:24:11 AM

Cenobite

Not at all! Just message them explaining the situation. That's why we're here! I'm not saying you'll get any hits but it's another route to take and you'll know Anubis will be taken care of.

 
Member Comment 12/3/2012 4:50:12 PM

Azriel

i would be willing just need to wait till income tax pm me for info please im a dedicated owner and im looking to expand my collection atm i only have one snake

 
Author Comment 12/10/2012 10:13:29 PM

T.Olson

Anyone else have any ideas? I'm still trying to figure out what a good price is for the whole kit and caboodle.

 
Accepted Answer 12/13/2012 8:01:19 PM

Zombie_Reptiles

Really just depends on how much work you want to put into it.
You're options are Fauna Classifieds, Craigslist, Ebay Classifieds, and of course here.
Heck you could even see about offering take him to a local show since you have until May, if you know anyone who will have a table.

I personally never take cages when I get animals. But looking on an ad site for a similar setups and seeing what they cost will give you a figure rather then putting OBO (or Best offer).
Puruse the ads on those sites as a lot of them have Wanted Ads. Especially with christmas around the corner you could find someone looking for an addition to their collection.

 
Member Comment 2/20/2013 2:31:18 AM

abi21491

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Member Comment 5/24/2013 11:42:16 AM

Cenobite

Hey I just met you. And this is crazy. But award some points. Close this question, maybe?

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